title: Restoration of an anterior edentulous space.
abstract: Removable partial dentures are often overlooked as a restorative option for an anterior edentulous space. This article will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of removable prostheses for the restoration of the anterior edentulous space in specific clinical situations.
authors.affiliation: University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles 90089-0641, USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Chee
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Donovan
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods*; D003781:Denture Retention; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008437:Maxilla; D010347:Patient Care Planning